Beach volleyball Olympian turned business strategist, speaker, mentor, deal negotiator. Increase productivity through effective communication and teamwork. Conflict resolution, group facilitator.

1. Profile
Two-time Olympian in beach volleyball, Lina Taylor promotes opportunity-building
causes that lead to a peaceful, sustainable, and diverse society. Passionate about
teamwork and personal empowerment, Lina mentors pro athletes and Olympians as
well as university and high school athletes striving for success in the business arena.
Lina works with corporate partners seeking to increase sales, productivity, and build
a winning culture. She is a sought-after speaker at universities, high schools,
corporations, and events. Lina is an advocate for children and women worldwide,
supporting charitable endeavors and human rights efforts.
Experience
Executive Director, Joe Moore Foundation for Teamwork 2015-Present
Leadership, organization, finance, governance, grant-making, brand sponsorship
strategy, communications, negotiations, strategic planning, event management.
Mentor, US Olympic Committee, 2015-Present
Provide mentoring and guidance to current and retired Team USA athletes through
the Athlete Career and Education Program.
Founder, MISSION SOAR — 2014-Present
Designed 5.0 GPA (The Five Guiding Principles of Achievement), a system to teach
high school students crucial skills for success in college and life.
Chair, VIKTRE — 2013-2015
Facilitate a peer advisory group of elite pro athletes and Olympians transitioning from
sport to business. Motivational Speaker.
Director of Operations, Coast Volleyball Club, San Diego, CA — 2000-2008
Full P&L responsibility, program design and implementation, coach training, sales
and marketing, public relations, client relations, working with Board of Directors.
Professional Beach Volleyball Player — 1997-2007
Two-time Olympian, Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004. Sponsor and government
relations. Training regiment design. Fundraising and event planning. Competitor.
Education
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID — Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1997
Skills
Highly organized, goal-oriented, team player, in-depth experience in operations,
management, marketing; articulate communicator, high level of emotional
intelligence, diplomatic negotiator, ability to self-assess, good listener, conflict
resolution; environmentalist; ability to see multiple perspectives and find synergy.
619-254-4257
lina@linataylor.com
MissionSOAR.com
3525 Del Mar Heights Rd
Suite 229
San Diego, CA
92130
LINA TAYLOR